Posts tagged "hostile work environment"

Workplace harassment can take many forms, as far too many people know far too well. Sometimes words are not "just words" but can make you feel unsafe. If this happens in your workplace, it's important to know that the law is on your side.

In 2011, more than 40 employers in corporate America paid a collective $60 million in settlements or unfavorable court judgments in workplace discrimination lawsuits brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Minnesota employer 3M was one of those companies, paying $3 million to settle age discrimination charges brought by the EEOC after it laid off hundreds of workers over the age of 45.

In 2011, more than 40 employers in corporate America paid a collective $60 million in settlements or unfavorable court judgments in workplace discrimination lawsuits brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Minnesota employer 3M was one of those companies, paying $3 million to settle age discrimination charges brought by the EEOC after it laid off hundreds of workers over the age of 45.

Chances are you've had a disagreement with an employer or co-worker at work. That's only human nature (even in Minnesota). However, if your work becomes intolerable -- based on offensive conduct related to a protected category like race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability -- you may have a legal claim for a hostile work environment.

Chances are you've had a disagreement with an employer or co-worker at work. That's only human nature (even in Minnesota). However, if your work becomes intolerable -- based on offensive conduct related to a protected category like race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability -- you may have a legal claim for a hostile work environment.

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